Former names | Swayne School (1867–1869) |
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Motto | An Education of Distinction |
Type | Private historically black college |
Established | 1867 |
Religious affiliation | United Church of Christ |
President | Walter M. Kimbrough |
Students | 1,307 (fall 2020)[1] |
Location | , , United States 33°25′56″N 86°6′47″W / 33.43222°N 86.11306°W |
Campus | Rural 50 acres (20.2 ha) main campus |
Colors | Crimson & Sky Blue |
Nickname | Tornadoes |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – HBCUAC |
Mascot | Dear Ole' Dega, Dega, TC |
Website | www.talladega.edu |
Talladega College is a private, historically black college in Talladega, Alabama. It is Alabama's oldest private historically black college and offers 17 degree programs.[2] It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[3]